THE POWER OF FLOWERS
An old Chinese proverb reminds us that if we have only two pennies, spend one on a loaf of bread and the other on a lily. You know those old Chinese proverbs, they are indeed, very, very, very old, two pennies? Never mind the cost, the message still applies.
Food keeps us alive it is true, but flowers have the capacity to keep beauty, hope and love going strong. Why then do we only buy them on special occasions, weddings and funerals?
Flowers can brighten an otherwise dull day, (both weather wise & mentally), they instantly bring a smile on the face of the recipient, a warm feeling to the donor and can quickly add a simple touch of elegance to any room in your home.
The symbolism varies depending on flower colour. Now we always thought that only applied to roses, but we stand corrected. Red talks of passion & romance, white conveys charm, peace & innocence, yellow is friendly, pink is graceful, sweet & happy, purple assures dignity & success (as in the orchid), green whispers of health & youth, while the rarer blue flowers speaks of loyalty. Maybe that is why blue roses are becoming popular on Valentine’s Day for people in longer relationships.
The beauty and meaning of flowers therefore, isn’t just an indulgence, it can also be spiritual.
So there you have it, no reason required to pick up a beautiful bouquet today. Will you brighten some room or someone’s day today?
Stopping to smell the flowers,
I don't know what lilacs mean, but they are beautiful, they smell good, they make my heart happy, and I am sending them to YOU.
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